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Editor|Brother Lang ✔\
Another shocking scandal broke out in the entertainment industry! A once dominant sports bigwig actually used his power to suppress the Chinese table tennis team and embezzled an astronomical amount of money.
Who is this legendary figure who fell from the "pinnacle of power" to the "prisoner of the ranks"? And how did he get to the abyss step by step? Let's take a look at the wonderful life of this "godfather of table tennis"!
From obscurity to table tennis bigwigs
Former ITTF President Shalala, the name may be a mystery to passers-by.
But in the table tennis world, he is a living legend.
From an unknown Egypt teenager to an ITTF spokesman, this buddy's life is simply an inspirational blockbuster.
However, standing at the pinnacle of power often also means a moral trough.
During Shalala's reign, he implemented a series of "reforms", which were said to be reforms, but in fact they were a conspiracy against the Chinese team.
What's even more outrageous is that this "godfather of table tennis" also accepts bribes and fills his pockets, which is simply treating the ITTF as his own ATM.
The Road to Counterattack: From Egypt to Canada
Shalala's life trajectory can be called open.
Born in Egypt, he became obsessed with table tennis at the age of 10.
In order to chase his dream, he went to Canada alone and started from scratch in a foreign land.
Although his achievements as an athlete have been mediocre, he has shown extraordinary talent in his coaching role.
He has produced a number of Canada table tennis stars, including 10-time Canada women's singles champion Domonkos.
This wave of operations, I have to say, is something.
A Taste of Power: From Coach to ITTF President
With an excellent coaching record, Shalala has been soaring all the way.
In 1999, he finally ascended to the presidency of the ITTF.
It should have been the highlight of his life, but the taste of power seemed to make him a different person.
He began to implement a series of "reforms" aimed at the Chinese team, such as the reform of the big ball, the 11-point system, and the unobstructed serve, which sounded like it was for fairness and justice, but it was actually to attack the advantage of the Chinese team.
These reforms had a huge impact on the Chinese team.
At that time, the "twin stars" Liu Guoliang and Kong Linghui were forced to retire early because they could not adapt to the new rules.
The new generation of players, such as Ma Long and others, also fell into a trough for a while.
The dominance of the Chinese table tennis team is in jeopardy, which makes fans across the country pinch a cold sweat.
This wave of operations is simply going to kill the Chinese team!
Corruption scandals: from the godfather of table tennis to the rat crossing the street
However, Shalala's ambitions don't stop there.
He took advantage of his position to accept bribes totaling $20 million in many important events such as the 2012 London Olympics!
This number is simply jaw-dropping.
A sports leader who is supposed to be fair and honest is so insatiable.
Is this guy using the ITTF as his own ATM?
Scandal exposed: from denial to permanent delisting
In 2013, the president of the European Table Tennis Federation couldn't stand it anymore and reported the scandal of Shalala to the outside world.
This news is like a bombshell, causing an uproar in the global table tennis world.
However, Shalala brazenly denied all accusations and even became "honorary chairman" after leaving office.
It's really hard to sigh: is there justice in this world?
It wasn't until a few years later that the ITTF finally found its conscience and launched an investigation into Shalala.
It turned out that he was not only corrupt and bribed, but also formed gangs everywhere to enrich his own pockets.
In the end, the ITTF imposed a penalty of permanent expulsion, depriving him of all rights and qualifications for a period of four years.
At this moment, Shalala's character completely collapsed.
Deep causes: from jealousy to revenge
So the question arises: why is Shalala so hostile to the Chinese team?
It is said that this has to be traced back to when he was a coach.
Rumor has it that he led the Canada women's team to a key tournament and was eliminated by China.
Since then, he has held a grudge against the Chinese team and has always wanted to find an opportunity to take revenge.
This kind of abuse of power due to personal grudges is really despicable.
As a leader of an international sports organization, it is expected that the principle of fairness and justice should be upheld to serve athletes all over the world.
But Shalala's personal emotions are above professional ethics, which is really insulting.
The Chinese team's counterattack: from the trough to the re-emergence
However, we must also see that although Shalala tried his best to suppress the Chinese team, he still failed to shake the status of Chinese table tennis in the end.
After a period of adjustment, the Chinese team quickly adapted to the new rules and re-emerged.
This fully proves the strength and heritage of Chinese table tennis, which cannot be defeated by playing smart.
The Chinese team proved with its strength: real gold is not afraid of fire!
Impact: From questioning to reflection
So, what impact did the Shalala incident have on the ITTF?
First, it exposes loopholes in the ITTF's internal management and calls into question the credibility of the organization.
Second, it also raises questions about sportsmanship and anti-corruption.
How to establish a more transparent and fair international sports organization has become an urgent problem to be solved.
Interestingly, after the fall of Shalala, China's voice in the ITTF has increased.
In 2017, Liu Guoliang, president of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, was elected executive vice president of the International Table Tennis Federation, which can be regarded as a historical correction to some extent.
Reflections and Inspiration: From Individuals to Industries
Looking back on the whole incident, we can't help but ask: if Shalala had not been blinded by power and money, what would his life have been like?
Perhaps he will become a respected senior in the world of sports and make a real contribution to the cause of table tennis.
It's a pity that he chose a path of no return, and finally became a prisoner who was spurned by everyone.
The lesson of this story is that no matter where you are, stick to your bottom line.
Power and money are tempting, but if you lose your morality and conscience, you will eventually lose everything you gain.
At the same time, we need to be wary of those who act in the name of "reform", which can often have disastrous consequences for the entire industry.
Conclusion: Praise for the Chinese table tennis team
Finally, let's give a thumbs up to the Chinese table tennis team.
In the face of such unfair treatment, they did not complain, but proved themselves with more tenacious will and better performance.
This never-say-die spirit is the true spirit of sportsmanship, and it is something that each of us should learn.
The case of Shalala is a wake-up call for us: power is a double-edged sword, and if there are no correct values and moral constraints, it can easily be corrupted and degenerated.
At the same time, it also shows us that no matter how powerful you are, as long as you violate justice, you will eventually be punished.
As the saying goes: good and evil will be rewarded in the end, and heaven is a good reincarnation. It's not that you don't report it, the time has not come.